The Pastor as Leader: Principles and Practices for Connecting Preaching and Leadership

by John Currie

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2024

Overview

Practical, Biblical Advice for Effective Pastoral Leadership

Many pastors feel torn between preaching and leading, but both responsibilities are essential. Without faithful exposition of Scripture, churches risk straying theologically. Without strong leadership, teaching lacks spiritual zeal. How can pastors find balance and steward their calling effectively?

In The Pastor as Leader, John Currie equips pastors to be men of God who competently carry out their purpose: leading God’s people through the preaching of God’s word. Recognizing a common disconnect between the roles of preaching and leadership, Currie offers foundational principles for pastoring “under Christ’s appointment, conformed to Christ’s character, which exemplifies and implements Christ’s wisdom, preached from Christ’s word.” By integrating two primary roles of the pastorate, readers will learn how to faithfully and confidently proclaim the Scriptures as they communicate biblical vision and strategy for the church’s mission.

Encouragement and Instruction for Pastors: Biblical advice for leading the church through preaching the gospel

Biblical and Theological: Explores the role of a pastor by looking at the life of Jesus, the early church in Acts, and leaders throughout church history

Practical: Takes pastors from principles to practice, with helpful advice and reflection questions A Thoughtful Gift for Working and Aspiring Pastors

Key Features

• Equips pastors to be men of God who competently carry out their purpose
• Offers foundational principles for pastoring
• Explores the role of a pastor by looking at the life of Jesus

Contents

• Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction: A Vision for Connecting Preaching and Leadership

Part 1: Principles

• Chapter 1: The Mission of a Man of God: The Greatest of All Causes
• Chapter 2: The Leadership of a Man of God: Appointed by Christ in Union with Christ
• Chapter 3: The Identity of a Man of God: The Preacher-Leader
• Chapter 4: The Power for a Man of God: The Fullness of the Holy Spirit
• Chapter 5: The Example of a Man of God: Christlike Character

Part 2: Practices

• Chapter 6: The Posture of a Man of God: Leading from Your Knees
• Chapter 7: The Priority of a Man of God: Leading by Preaching
• Chapter 8: A Man of God Leads with Vision: Clearly Communicating Biblical Vision
• Chapter 9: A Man of God Leads with Strategy: Defining and Being Dedicated to Biblical Priorities
• Chapter 10: A Man of God Leads the Saints in Service: Developing Graces and Gifts in Ministry on Mission
• Sources of Chapter Epigraphs
• General Index
• Scripture Index

Praise for the Print Edition

The Pastor as Leader is clear, deeply scriptural, and cogently written. While it reflects the best of the Reformed tradition and its pastoral riches, it is remarkably relevant for all pastors, regardless of denominational tradition or theological connection. This is because John Currie’s commitment to and exposition of the Scriptures engage the heart and mind of one called to serve Christ in ministry. This book will inspire both pastoral students and pastors who have served in ministry for many years. I highly recommend it.

—Peter A. Lillback, President, Westminster Theological Seminary

What does it mean to be a new covenant minister of the Spirit, a post-Pentecost pastor now that Christ—crucified, resurrected, and ascended—is head over all things to and for the church? With sound handling of Scripture, enriched by his own experience as a seasoned pastor, John Currie explores the answer as he makes the compelling case that the pastor’s calling as a leader takes place primarily in the pulpit.

—Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Professor Emeritus of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary

A pastor is a leader. But where will he lead those who follow him? The Pastor as Leader isn’t just another book on leadership or preaching but a Scripture-saturated plea to lead God’s people by God’s word. This refreshing vision of pastoral ministry was helpful and humbling for me. I trust it’ll serve you as well.

—J. Garrett Kell, Pastor, Del Ray Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia; author, Pure in Heart

Product Details

• Title: The Pastor as Leader: Principles and Practices for Connecting Preaching and Leadership
• Author: John Currie
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 240
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Clergy; Christian leadership; Leadership
• Resource ID: LLS:PSTRSPRCHLDRSHP
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-22T22:15:16Z

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